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Question 1

What types of corroboration is required if a victim becomes a reluctant witness, this may include

M.C - S.P.E.W

Answer 1

• Medical examinations
• Clothing
• Scene examinations
• Photographs of injuries
• Emergency call recordings
• Witness statements

Question 2

If through your Family harm investigation or other duties, you become aware that a respondent of a Non-Molestation or Non-Violence order has a Firearms Licence, you must

Answer 2

• Notify an inspector or above to consider revocation of the firearms licence

Question 3

What conditions must exist for a PSO to be issued?

Answer 3

• The parties are in a family relationship
• The constable does not arrest the bound person
• But has RGTB that an order is necessary to ensure the safety of the person at risk

Question 4

Under the Act, what is the age of an ‘Adult Child’

Answer 4

A person aged 18 years and older

Question 5

Police Bail considerations for Family Violence offences consist of what?

Answer 5

• The primary consideration is the safety of the victim
• Any condition may be imposed on bail that the Police consider necessary to protect the victim and their family
• Linking the victim the appropriate support and services and the possible need for the defendant to have a cooling off period to ensure the victims safety

Question 6

What are the 6 principles that guide Police response to Family Violence

A.C.E.S.W.C (Aces War Collection)

Answer 6

1) Accountability
- Holding offenders to account for their action by activating a prompt comprehensive response, directing offenders to programmes that will stop the violence should be encouraged

2) Culturally appropriate

3) Early intervention

4) Safety
- Ensure everyone are safe before leaving the premises (especially victims and children)

5) Working collaboratively
- Coordinate responses to family violence through family violence coordinators across police work groups

6) Collection of risk information
- Collecting risk Information to enable decision makers to assess, plan and manage risk to victims and guide decisions around offender management

Question 7

When a child breaches a PSO:

Answer 7

• You may take them into custody
• They appear before the district court by way of a complaint

Question 8

Refusing to remain at the place where they are detained for a PSO. What are your options?

Answer 8

• A person commits an offence and can be arrested without warrant if he/she fails to remain at the place where they are detained. Max $500 fine

Question 9

What is a possible defence for the defendant for breaching a PSO?

Answer 9

It is a defence if the defendant proves that he or she had reasonable excuse for breaching the order.